WHEEL OPENING MOULDING(for Rear Side) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE QUARTER OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    When removing the quarter outside moulding sub-assembly, heat the vehicle body and quarter outside moulding sub-assembly using a heat light.

    Heating Temperature
    Item Temperature
    Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Quarter Outside Moulding Sub-assembly 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

    CAUTION:


    • Do not touch the heat light and heated parts, touching the heat light may result in burns.

    • Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.

    B005MXIC23
    *a Heated Part
    *b Heat Light

    Note

    Do not heat the vehicle body or quarter outside moulding sub-assembly excessively.


    1. A01R9F2

      Using a 4 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the screw.

    2. Remove the 2 clips.

    3. B005LVWC01
      B005OOA Remove in this Direction (1)
      B005OMH Remove in this Direction (2)

      Pull back the edge of the rear wheel house liner and disengage the 4 claws by pushing the area indicated by the arrow in the illustration with a finger.

      Note


      • Do not apply excessive force when pulling back the rear wheel house liner.

      • To avoid damaging the claws, do not forcibly pull the quarter outside moulding sub-assembly.

    4. Using a heat light, heat the quarter outside moulding sub-assembly.

    5. B005MTTC02
      *a Double-sided Tape
      B005OOA Remove in this Direction

      Disengage the 4 clips and separate the double-sided tape to remove the quarter outside moulding sub-assembly.